Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
226977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll. & Moritzi) Pojark.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 270 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226307



Common Names

  • Leptopus australis
  • Australis Leptopus
  • Australis Leptopod


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Synonyms

  • Leptopus calcareus (Ridl.) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Leptopus hirtus (Ridl.) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Leptopus lanceolatus (Pierre ex Beille) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Leptopus philippinensis Pojark. [unknown]
  • Leptopus polypetalus (Kuntze) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Thelypetalum pierrei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Arachne australis (Zoll. & Moritzi) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Arachne lanceolata (Pierre ex Beille) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Arachne polypetala (Kuntze) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Leptopus sanjappae Sumathi, Karthig., Jayanthi & Diwakar [unknown]
  • Leptopus calcareus sanjappae (Sumathi, Karthig., Jayanthi & Diwakar) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Agyneia tenera Zoll. & Moritzi ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Andrachne australis Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Andrachne australis angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Andrachne calcarea Ridl. [unknown]
  • Andrachne hirta Ridl. [unknown]
  • Andrachne lanceolata Pierre ex Beille [unknown]
  • Andrachne polypetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Andrachne tenera Miq. [unknown]

Description

Leptopus australis (also called Australian Leptopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, where it grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptopus australis has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptopus australis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptopus australis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Leptopus australis

Leptopus australis can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Leptopus australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptopus australis?

Leptopus australis

What is the family of Leptopus australis?

Arecaceae

Where is Leptopus australis found?

Australia

Species in the Leptopus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-111059: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.